Notice of Intended Procurement
NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
Renee Cheng
150 College Street, 3rd Floor, Room 350,
Toronto ON M5S 1A2
reneeke.cheng@utoronto.ca
PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS
The procurement documents are available at www.merx.com.
Note that obtaining access to the procurement documents will require prospective suppliers to register and pay a registration fee. Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCUREMENT
The Young-June Kim Lab is a condensed matter physics group within the Department of Physics at the University of Toronto. The Lab synthesizes and studies novel quantum materials including high temperature superconductors, two-dimensional magnetic materials, and magnetic thin films. Sample synthesis is an involved procedure and diagnostic tools in the lab are essential for cutting-edge materials synthesis and characterization. Currently, the Lab operates several materials characterization instruments, including an X-ray diffraction system, a Cryogen-free Physical Properties Measurement System, and a Magnetic Properties Measurement System. The latter system is capable of a sensitive measurement of magnetic susceptibility of extremely small samples using the SQUID (Superconducting Quantum Interference Device) technology.
A Cryogen-free SQUID magnetometry system will replace the aforementioned Magnetic Properties Measurement System. The new system will serve the entire University community, therefore it should be able to support a variety of research needs under extreme magnetic field and temperature conditions. One example is a highly sensitive AC susceptibility measurements on single molecule magnets. The University community users will have different skill levels, therefore the system should be able to allow for safe and easy operation for the users and other occupants of the facility. The procurement is anticipated to involve negotiation. An electronic auction is not anticipated.
ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/ on or before Monday, July 07, 2025 (2:00 PM local time). The submissions will not be opened publicly.
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation: Please see Schedule A to the RFP Data Sheet, Section 6.2.2.
APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):
- The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Five
- The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Chapter 19
- The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9
CONTRACT DETAILS
See Form of Agreement, 2.1 Term
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
Schedule D Part 1 Technical Submission Requirements Weight
B.1 Experience and Qualifications 10
B.2 Technical Requirements
B.2.1 General requirements 19
B.2.2 Cryogen-free cryostat dewar 12
B.2.3 Superconducting magnet and temperature control 7
B.2.4 Data Acquisition 10
B.2.5 Regulatory and Industry Standards Compliance 2
B.3 Delivery, Installation and Testing 7
B.4 Training Requirements 5
B.5 Warranty Services 8
Schedule D Part 2 Financial Submission 20
Total 100
Optional Demonstration 15
Total incl. Optional Demonstration 115
NOTES
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to obtain the procurement documents which contain the most current information. If there is a conflict between the procurement documents and this notice, the procurement documents will take precedence.
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